Jabra updates ‘the world’s toughest earbuds’ after less than a year, but the biggest change isn’t on the buds themselves

Jabra's new LE Audio smart case in action .

In September 2023, Jabra released the “world’s toughest earbuds” – the Jabra Elite 8 Active. Less than a year later, the brand has launched an upgrade in the shape of the  Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 – so what’s new?  

The buds’ robustness remains, but Jabra has added an LE Audio smart case and improved active noise cancellation (ANC) into the mix. The earbuds, which are priced at $229.99 / £229.99 / AU$TBC, also boast enhanced Dolby Audio spatial sound, and a new Natural HearThrough setting.